US Bridges

Fortner ST over Newton Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Circle to Pilgram Rest Ch · Structure no. 015182

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
490
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortner ST over Newton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fortner ST over Newton Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFortner ST
CrossesNewton Creek
LocationCircle to Pilgram Rest Ch
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21586, -85.50252
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (1992)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$933,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortner ST over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortner ST over Newton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Fortner ST over Newton Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fortner ST over Newton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fortner ST over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.